Open Golf At Hoylake In 2014
February 16, 2010 by John · 3 Comments
It has been widely anticipated and today is has been made official – Hoylake is to host the 2014 Golf Open Championships. It will be the 12th time the Royal Liverpool Club has played to the Championships and follows the very successful 2006 event (won by Tiger Woods) that drew record crowds of some 230,000.
Paul [...]
Library Book Amnesty
February 15, 2010 by John · Leave a Comment
If you’ve had books out of Hoylake Library (or any other Wirral library for that matter) for more than 3 months you’re (a) somewhat forgetful and (b) in luck !
You’re in luck because from today until March 27th there’s a book amnesty at the library. Hand in any book that has been out of the [...]
Steady Hand Required
Do you know anyone who is a signwriter or has a good, steady hand with a paint brush? Jan Foster (Hoylake in Bloom) needs help from someone to paint a name and poem on the new flower boat outside the lifeboat station.
If you can help, please contact Jan on 07725 540049
Friday Photo: Old Hoylake Garage
February 12, 2010 by John · 5 Comments
Thanks to Ian Powers for sending in a photo of the old Burnetts Garage …I was hoping someone would have a photo of this old place.
Located on the corner of Birkenhead Road and Sandringham Avenue, opposite Deneshey Road, this old garage must have been around until sometime in the 80’s. There is a petrol station [...]
Stranger Danger
February 10, 2010 by John · Leave a Comment
Earlier today I was told about a case of stranger danger in Hoylake.
I understand that young girls (aged approx 10) were playing in the area of Grove Park when they were approached by a man aged about 30, dressed in black. These girls ran home and subsequently another group of girls were approached. Nobody was [...]
Boys Golf Tournament For 2013
February 9, 2010 by John · 2 Comments
Hot on the heels of the announcement of the forthcoming Hoylake Womens Open the R&A has chosen both Hoylake and Wallasey as hosts for the 2013 Boys Amateur Golf Championship.
I wasn’t aware that Royal Liverpool members founded the Wallasey Golf Club way back in 1891. For further information visit the R&A.
Boating Lake News
February 9, 2010 by John · 3 Comments
For information.
I happened to notice in an item (opens in new window) in the Daily Post that the redevelopment of New Brighton is to include a new model boating lake. I am not aware of when this new boating lake will be open but will it have a negative impact on Hoylake’s boating lake at [...]
Hoylake Photographic Soc: Epson Night
February 8, 2010 by John · Leave a Comment
News of a forthcoming event at Hoylake Photographic Society
Carol Tipping writes:
A first on Wirral: an EPSON EVENT at Hoylake Photographic Society.The event will showcase the latest printers, drivers, scanners, home cinema projectors, inks and media. You will have the opportunity to try out the products during hands-on sessions, and print out your own images. Mike Richards, [...]
Ivor Novello Evening
February 8, 2010 by John · Leave a Comment
A musical event for your diary.
Lormac Productions presents an Evening of Ivor Novello.
Where: St John the Baptist Church, Meols
When: Saturday February 12th. 7-30p.m.
Admission: Tickets £5-00 to inc Coffee and Cake.
Contact: Tickets from 632 2152 or 632 12661 or 632 2732
Hoylake Property Watch: December 2009
February 5, 2010 by John · Leave a Comment
Apologies for being a little late with the December ‘09 property statistics. A quiet month with just 3 recorded transactions:
a property in Cable Road for over £550,000
a property in Grosvenor Road
a property in Newton Road
The most expensive property on the current market in Hoylake has a guide price of £1,950,000.
January figures should be available soon.